Siaya County farmers have tripled milk yields by feeding livestock on brachiaria grass, which contains more proteins than Napier. Leonard Oremo noted a significant increase in milk soon after he introduced the grass as part of the fodder for his cattle. In the past, Oremo got three litres of milk per day, but the yield […]
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Muia Kusenga,84, showing his tree tomato fruits in his farm. He has been practicing water harvesting for his crop production. Photo: Oyugi Zablon/Farmbiz Africa. An 84 years old farmer from Machakos County who has mastered the art of water harvesting is able to grow and water his crops all year round while his peers who
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Part of Ezekiel Mumo’s farm in Masinga, Machakos County. He runs 26 beehives where he harvests honey for sell four times a year besides his job. Photo courtecy. Ezekiel Mumo, 25, who got a job with Bee Care Apiaries International last year is running his own beekeeping venture in a two acre farm at Masinga
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Ezekiel Mumo, in a T-shirt explaining to visitors at their stand lead by Embu governor, HE. Martin Wambora during the county’s investors conference last month. Photo courtecy. Ezekiel Mumo, 25, who used to keep bees just for fun while still young unaware of the insects’ economic value has eventually converted the hobby into a lucrative
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Sprouting oyster mushroom. A kilo of oyster mushroom goes for between Sh400 and Sh600 in the market. Victor Kyalo, a mushroom farmer from Kathioko, Machakos County is expecting to double his income to Sh600,000 during this dry season by selling his produce direct to the market rather than via middle men who
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